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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the First Secretary promise Aubrey?
(a) Command of the Leopard.
(b) Command of the Shannon.
(c) Command of the Essex.
(d) Command of the Blackwater.

2. Who accompanies Aubrey and his crew?
(a) Dr. Tooley.
(b) Admiral Hartley.
(c) Dr. Graham.
(d) Dr. Maturin.

3. When does the Dromedary arrive at its destination?
(a) Several days late.
(b) Earlier than expected.
(c) Right on time.
(d) They never make it to their intended destination.

4. How does Aubrey give most of his report?
(a) Through what he writes on the Dromedary.
(b) In face-to-face conversation.
(c) He does not give a report yet as he wants to catch the spy.
(d) In a secret packet to the admiralty in London.

5. What does the Dromedary encounter at sea?
(a) A Barbary coast pirate.
(b) A French privateer.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) Good weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Aubrey think it will be before the Surprise is ready to sail?

2. With what event does the arrival coincide?

3. When do Aubrey and his men travel?

4. What secret occupation does Graham have in common with Maturin?

5. Why is Aubrey disappointed about the admiral he visits?

(see the answer key)

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